Studio Operations Coordinator — Flexible Hours, Hackney

Critical Playground LLC; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Architecture 00 in Hackney, London, seeks an energetic Studio Administrator on a fixed-term maternity leave cover (0.8–1.0 FTE) for ca. 10 months beginning October 2026.

You will support day-to-day admin/operations across studio management, HR, IT, finance and comms, working with a small team of 14 architects and designers. The role includes onboarding, recruitment support, coordinating facilities, liaising with the building manager, and aiding in payroll and tender processes.

Qualifications

• Multi-tasking and time management skills.
• Good communication skills.
• Attention to detail and strong digital literacy.
• Proactive attitude and administrative/operational experience.
• Available to start in October 2026.
• Right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the studio and create a positive environment for staff and subtenants.
• Greet visitors, screen calls, and monitor the [e-mail] inbox.
• Manage post, office supplies, and kitchen stock.
• Liaise with building manager on repairs and security matters.
• Maintain office policies including H&S and renew insurances.
• Support HR processes: onboarding, contracts, and references.
• Assist with recruitment, payroll support, and staff records.
• Update the website/news posts and assist with project administration.
• Handle tender portals and tender tracker, plus submission support.
• General administrative tasks as required.

Skills

Multi-tasking

Time management

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Digital literacy

Proactive attitude

Administrative experience

Operational experience

Right to work in the UK

Start in October 2026

Job description

Architecture 00 in Hackney, London, seeks an energetic Studio Administrator on a fixed-term maternity leave cover (0.8–1.0 FTE) for ca. 10 months beginning October 2026.

You will support day-to-day admin/operations across studio management, HR, IT, finance and comms, working with a small team of 14 architects and designers. The role includes onboarding, recruitment support, coordinating facilities, liaising with the building manager, and aiding in payroll and tender processes.